Lent

Well, Lent is off to a good start. During this season before Easter, some people use the time as a personal "40 days in the wilderness" experience to prepare themselves spiritually for Easter. Others make personal sacrifices and "give something up" for Lent. A coworker of mine stops drinking a popular soft drink during this time, which is indeed a sacrifice for him, as he usually guzzles four or five of them each day.

If you're giving something up, I think the intention is that you also take the money you spent on that particular item and donate it to charity. Or maybe that's just a good idea.

At any rate, here's a few items you probably *shouldn't* give up for Lent.

+++

WHAT *NOT* TO GIVE UP FOR LENT

Breathing.

Bathing.

Tithing.

Good conversations.

Paying your bills.

Going to church.

Your sense of humor.

Sobriety.

Compassion.

Sleep.

[written by Mark Raymond with thanks to list member Patricia K. of Doc's Daily Chuckle]

+++

WORD for YOUR WEEK: Despite its appearance, the word "antithesis" has nothing to do with themes or a student's thesis. It's a mix of two Greek words: "tithenai" which means "to place," and the "anti" which means "against." The word literally means "to place against," and its usual meaning indicates the opposite of something. As in, "today's post features items that might be the antithesis of Lenten sacrifices."

+++

Get your own subscription by clicking here.